Tactical Toolbox

[jrobinson5093]

Hope you dont mind but I had to share that box with some face book friends.

 

[Milspec33]

Thanks. That is a big complement. There is a difference in professional tools. I took time off from working as a paramedic and I worked full time as a custom carpenter. All of my woodworking tools are top end because I could not afford to have them break or fail. When your paycheck depends on your tools there are two rules: do not let anyone borrow your tools and buy the best

 

[1800 Diesel]

While working on my MEP 002a and Mep 701a I decided to have some fun with my toolbox.

Nice job on the pattern! Did you do any surface prep or just blow it on? I was about to blast/paint a couple of my small toolboxes (many years in the field old) but was going to apply OD green. Now you've given me another idea.... I like it..

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Okay, that's really nuts. Just plain nuts. Camo paint job on a tool box? Are you out of your mind?


Can I get you to paint mine?

 

[Milspec33]

Thank you for all the positive feedback! I used 150 grit to scuff the powder coat then wiped everything down with acetone. I used sandable primer where I had bare metal. Then I sprayed away with the Rapco and high temp grill paint. I free handed the pattern and just added paint, no solid base color. The Marine Corps stencil is a copy of one I have seen the 7th Marines use, I cut it out on card stock

 

[insanejecke]

Nice I want to paint mine now.

 

[Milspec33]

Hey Insanejecke I am right up the road from you in Columbia, SC

 

[Milspec33]

Uh oh my 3 color toolbox may have competition...I have a line on a new series General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) filled with SK tools...If I can get it I will post pics. Not camo but cool and portable

 

[marchplumber]

What box? All I saw was a woodland scene. LOL

Looks REAL nice!

God bless,
Tony

 

[Milspec33]

Got the GMTK!! Will pick up tomorrow and post pictures asap.. it is a very nice portable tool chest and complete tool kit

 

[Danger Ranger]

Lookin good, I might have to show that to my father.....I don't think he'll go for it. Something about that Snap-On red in his blood. His blood isn't naturally red, its the Snap-On in it. I swear...

 

[Milspec33]

I have to admit that it felt strange to scuff up that red Snap-On paint. Now the only problem I have is I cant find the toolbox.

 

[jrobinson5093]

To be honest I rarely see a red box on the snap on truck.

 

[Danger Ranger]

They seem to be making them in many more colors today. It prob helps sales because not everyone likes red. But a red toolbox is like a green tractor. It just has to be that way....you know? lol

 

[jrobinson5093]

Yea I know, the red boxes look good but I just dont like to have the same thing as every one else.

 

[Milspec33]

If I had purchased the box new I would have been much more reluctant to mess with it, but I got it cheap and I have had fun with the camo.

 

[Danger Ranger]

...and it looks great. I would think about it too if I had gotten a real good deal. But until then, I like the snap-on red.

 

[Milspec33]

If I find another Snap-On box who knows...may keep it red or desert tan. Desert tan for sure. May have a line on another Snap-On 7 drawer roll cart and if I get it desert all the way!